Job summary
Bank Physiotherapist band 5 -7
Are you keen to use your assessment and intervention skills in a rewarding NHS role but unable to commit to a permanent position right now?
We have an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapistto become part of a responsive rehabilitation service, working across community-based settings in West and North West London.
Main duties of the job
Our bank Physiotherapist work flexible hours across a 7 day service, with excellent support and great career development opportunities.
This is an exciting time to join our bank, with a new friendly and supportive team and a 24-7 helpdesk. We can offer you regular yet flexible working patterns, that allow you to make a real difference to services and patients and become an integral part of a cohesive team.
Why join?
- Earn more per hour - bank rates are higher than agency and include holiday pay. We also cover your expenses and provide free uniforms
- See the best shifts first - bank staff get priority over all agency workers
- Book the shifts you want on your phone - build your own rota on our bank booking system
- Get 24x7 support from our friendly Staff Bank team - a local team dedicated to helping you
- Access NHS benefits - such as NHS pension contributions and discounts
- Access Trust benefits - get support with your career development and mental health
- Become part of an integrated team - feel more valued and supported in your work
Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay + Unsocial hours
About us
As the largest community NHS trust in London we can also support you to develop your career experience, working across a huge range of community-based care settings including homes and residential care services.
Working as an autonomous practitioner, supported by the wider rehabilitation service team, your role will be to assess mobility, posture and seating needs, helping adults to regain their independence following illness or injury and supporting with long term conditions. The role may also include some supervision of rehab support workers and Occupational Therapy students on placements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential criteria for this post
Occupational therapy degree/diploma
Experience working with adult age range in community settings
A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
HCPC registration
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential criteria for this post
Occupational therapy degree/diploma
Experience working with adult age range in community settings
A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
HCPC registration
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- OT with appropriate Diploma/ degree
- Current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional education and training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of work or student experience in a range of clinical areas e.g. community rehabilitation, older peoples rehab, neuro, falls
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in community settings
- Experience of working independently.
- Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of delivering training.
- Experience of providing supervision.
- Experience of service development and audit.
- Experience of working within care home settings.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of OT assessment tools relevant to an adult client group
- Knowledge of a range of relevant OT interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, Falls, etc.
- An understanding of the range and applications of adaptive aids. Knowledge of professional standards including record keeping
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults.
- An understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
- Good presentation skills in both verbal and written form
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation
- Ability to negotiate with and facilitate learning in others
- Ability to be an effective team member.
- High level of interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening, empathy and sensitivity.
- Ability to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with distressing conditions
- Ability to reflect on and develop own performance.
- Ability to seek support/advice as appropriate
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local services including voluntary agencies available
- Able to manage own time and caseload.
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post
- Able to negotiate stairs
- Able to travel around the district in timely, efficient manner(e.g. car/bike)
- Car drivers need access to own vehicle and hold a full driving licence
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- OT with appropriate Diploma/ degree
- Current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional education and training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of work or student experience in a range of clinical areas e.g. community rehabilitation, older peoples rehab, neuro, falls
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in community settings
- Experience of working independently.
- Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of delivering training.
- Experience of providing supervision.
- Experience of service development and audit.
- Experience of working within care home settings.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of OT assessment tools relevant to an adult client group
- Knowledge of a range of relevant OT interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, Falls, etc.
- An understanding of the range and applications of adaptive aids. Knowledge of professional standards including record keeping
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults.
- An understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
- Good presentation skills in both verbal and written form
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation
- Ability to negotiate with and facilitate learning in others
- Ability to be an effective team member.
- High level of interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening, empathy and sensitivity.
- Ability to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with distressing conditions
- Ability to reflect on and develop own performance.
- Ability to seek support/advice as appropriate
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local services including voluntary agencies available
- Able to manage own time and caseload.
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post
- Able to negotiate stairs
- Able to travel around the district in timely, efficient manner(e.g. car/bike)
- Car drivers need access to own vehicle and hold a full driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
